English word foreman comes from English man, English fore-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| man | English (en) | Used to place emphasis upon something or someone; sometimes, but not always, when actually addressing a man. (Multicultural London English, slang) Used to refer to oneself or one's group: I, we; construed in the third person.. (collective) All human males collectively: mankind.. (collective) All humans collectively: mankind, humankind, humanity. (Sometimes capitalized as Man.). (historical) [...] |
| fore- | English (en) | Before; ahead or in front of.. Occurring beforehand; earlier; prior to. Positioned at or near the front. |
| foreman | English (en) | (historical, US, during the era of slavery) A black (slave) assistant to the white overseer who managed field hands.. (legal) The member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf.. (management) The leader of a work crew. |